Meet our team

We are excited to add Willie Banks III to our leadership team as Regional Vice President. With over 20 years of leadership experience in private and charter schools, he has a proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments that drive student success. As the current Executive Principal/RVP of STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights, Banks will continue to lead while focusing on high expectations, clear goals, and strong partnerships with parents and educators at both schools.

Mrs. Dillions joined ACCEL Schools in 2018 with over 25 years of experience as a K-12 educator and principal. Prior to joining ACCEL Schools, Mrs. Dillions worked for Cleveland Municipal School District where she served as Head Principal for over 10 years and systematically turned-around low-performing schools into schools of academic success and achievement. Mrs. Dillions holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Master’s degree in Education – Adult Learning & Development, and completed the post graduate Educational Administration Program, all from Cleveland State University. She has also completed the post graduate Urban Superintendents Program at Harvard University. In February 2020, Mrs. Dillions was awarded by Radio One as a “Future History Maker of the City of Cleveland”.